Tone and sandhi drills
Mandarin tones in isolation and in the combinations where sandhi changes them.
Pronunciation Master
Three languages, the sounds that actually cause failure.
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- 1.1 (build 7)
- Released
- 2026-08-23
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- macOS 14 or later
- Architecture
- Apple silicon and Intel
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- 2.2 MB DMG
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What it is
What Pronunciation Master does
Drills the specific sounds that break Mandarin, Japanese and German for learners: the four tones and tone sandhi, mora timing and pitch accent, and umlauts with the two ch-sounds and final devoicing. Test-driven rather than lesson-driven.
Each of these languages has a small set of features that reliably defeat learners. Mandarin: four tones plus neutral, tone sandhi, and the q/x/j and zh/ch/sh/r distinctions. Japanese: pure vowels, mora timing, long vowels, the small tsu pause, devoiced vowels and pitch accent. German: ä/ö/ü, both ch-sounds, the uvular r, final devoicing and w/v/z/s.
The format is testing rather than lecturing. You are asked to produce or discriminate, and told whether you did.
How it does its job
Mora timing
Japanese length distinctions drilled as timing, which is what they actually are.
Minimal pairs
Discrimination practice on the contrasts that carry meaning.
What it doesn't do
Three languages, deliberately. Depth on the hard parts rather than a shallow pass at thirty.
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Native, local-first, and yours
Pronunciation Master is a native Mac app distributed as a complete, fully activated download. No subscription, no account, no locked features, no tracking.
Buy & downloadGet Pronunciation Master
Choose $10 for one app, $20 for two different apps, or $49 for every published app through Stripe's hosted checkout. Download on the confirmation page or open the delivery email on your Mac. Each link is single-use; your email shows its exact expiry. Keep the installer for future use. If your link expires or the download fails, ask for a replacement link with your receipt; do not buy again.
Common questions
What is Pronunciation Master?
A focused app for learning and testing correct pronunciation in the three languages where it matters most: Mandarin tones and tone sandhi, Japanese mora timing and pitch accent, and German umlauts, ch-sounds and final devoicing.
Who is Pronunciation Master for?
Pronunciation Master is for Mac users looking for language & speech. Drills the sounds that actually break Mandarin, Japanese and German - tones, mora timing, umlauts.
Which Macs can run Pronunciation Master?
Pronunciation Master requires macOS 14 or later. Supported architecture: Apple silicon and Intel. Check About This Mac before purchasing.
Is this the same Pronunciation Master edition as the Mac App Store version?
No. The Mac App Store edition can include Apple's in-app subscription system. The website Direct edition is a separately signed build with no StoreKit purchase flow: one website purchase unlocks the complete app with no recurring charge.
Is Pronunciation Master the full version, or are features locked?
The download is the complete app. There is no subscription, no locked tier, no account, and no trial timer — every feature is included.
How do I get Pronunciation Master?
Choose $10 for one app, $20 for two different apps, or $49 for every published app through Stripe's hosted checkout on this page. Download links are delivered on the confirmation page and by email. Each link is single-use; its exact expiry is shown in your delivery email. Keep the installer. If the link expires or a download fails, contact support@macossoftware.com with your receipt instead of buying again.
Is the Pronunciation Master Direct edition notarized by Apple?
Yes. Version 1.1 is signed with a Developer ID certificate, notarized by Apple, and distributed with a stapled notarization ticket. Its published SHA-256 checksum is af6281fdf9c000ea70c9a137080ffbe637a853379d021795d3db37448ddba6cd.